Anthony J. Lana

Attorney Anthony J. Lana is the founder and owner of Anthony J Lana Law in Buffalo, New York. A top-rated trial attorney with more than 26 years of legal experience, Mr. Lana devotes his practice exclusively to criminal defense. He has achieved notable success advocating on behalf of those throughout the greater Buffalo metro area and the rest of western New York who stand accused or are under investigation for any type of serious felony or misdemeanor offense.

Throughout the course of his career, Mr. Lana has developed strong professional relationships with many of the judges, prosecutors and other legal professionals in his region. He has also gained invaluable insight into local court standards and procedures. All of this helps him as he works to secure the most favorable outcomes possible for those he serves, whether that is at trial or during negotiations.

Although he handles all types of criminal cases, including everything from traffic violations to homicide, Mr. Lana holds certification in DUI defense law from the National College for DUI Defense. Recognized for his professionalism, high ethical standards and exceptional legal abilities, Mr. Lana has earned many top ratings from his peers, including Top 100 designations from The National Trial Lawyers and America's Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys as well as a Top One Percent designation from the National Association of Distinguished Counsel.

A native of Buffalo, Mr. Lana earned his Bachelor of Arts in English from Canisius College in 1989. He then attended The University of Akron School of Law, where he obtained his Juris Doctor in 1992. After this, he returned to Buffalo and received his license to practice before all New York's state courts. He is also admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York.